WSL

If it wasn’t for the last day, I’d have said that the DBah Pro was a roaring success. The we’re-going-to-snapper-wait-we’re-just-going-to-hold-off-until-the-swell-dies postponement of the finals was a bit iffy, and there were some less-than-ideal judging calls, but let’s not split hairs; it was fun to watch, it ran quickly through the … Full

The Pipe Invitational has started and the surf is less than inspiring. The WSL must still be relieved; after four consecutive lay-days,they had milked the teat of world title scenarios dry. In case you somehow missed it: If Medina makes the final, Filipe/Julian can suck eggs; if he places 3rd, … Full

I think whoever can handle the pressure the best is gonna win. That’s what it’ll come down to – Griffin Colapinto Are you excited by the Surf Ranch event? Does it tickle any of your fancies? It’s certainly going to be a bit of a fantasy dud as far as … Full

Image: our projected Fiji Pro champion threading the south Pacific needle The girls are (nearly) done and dusted and the scene is set for event 5 of the Championship Tour. There’s something exciting about a Fiji contest; it’s guaranteed to throw up at least one talk-of-the-line-up heat each year (remember … Full

Updated… We’re less than a day away from the new season, but we’re still awaiting finalised heat draw and wildcard announcement from the WSL. Obviously we’ll update this page as news comes to hand, but here’s what we know so far: Nat Young – IN as trials winner A … Full

We have a great final ‘notes from the line-up’ interview this year, with Meo Pro finalist, Santa Barbara native, rail surfing connoisseur, 2016 ROTY hopeful and Jordy Smith’s new best friend, Conner Coffin. Conner has taken time out of his Hawaiian winter to talk tour life and fantasy surfing over … Full

Dear Surf-Stats Readers, I want to say thank you for all your help in growing Surf-Stats into what it’s become. This last year has been a wonderful journey, one which has proven the desire for more within the surf community. I founded Surf-Stats on the belief that fans have been dissatisfied with … Full

Round 3 of the 2015 Billabong Pipe Masters could be underway as early as tomorrow morning. The World Title contenders will all paddle out to either continue their quest or pack their bags as each will face a do-or-die elimination Heat. None of these Heats of consequence, however, will be more … Full

Update: 13 December Live Projection for the Pipe Masters following R2: As the drama is defers, it compounds; this anticipation can’t be good for my heart. There’s no shortage of potential discussion following the 2015 Pipe Masters’ Act II, a Round that taught every CT invasive a lesson in elimination. Jamie O’Brien and Mason Ho avoided this massacre … Full